Friday, May 28, 2010

Seth and I finally took the girls to see their very first Rangers game at The Ballpark in Arlington. It was hot and after a long day of school...so I wasn't quite sure how things wold work out. Well, the girls had a blast! We were up pretty high, so the wind was blowing and keeping us cool. It also wasn't very crowded, so the girls just got to run around, dance, eat, and have a ball! Jillian was yelling for the Rangers and everyone kept turning around and looking at the cutest little Ranger fan that ever lived! I took her out once to go to the bathroom and while we were in there she said she wanted to go back and watch The Razorbacks play some more! That's our girl...she knows our teams!!! Here are some pictures of the girls at their first live sporting event!

Trying to get a sister picture before the game

Wasn't quite working out

Jillian is so cool

Daddy and his girls

I am a huge Cowboys fan, but can you believe this was my first time to see Jerry's World in person??? It is the most beautiful stadium EVER!!!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

During the last week at school, Jillian's class had field day. The kids were moved around to a bunch of outdoor centers and had fun sweating it out in this crazy humidity!!! Here is Jillian on her field day.

Bean Bag Toss

Bouncy BallsJillian, Ella, Connor, Cale

Jillian chose to flip on the balls rather than bounce on them!

Ella and Jillian being silly

Egg Race

Jillian and Ella are neck and neck

The Soccer Kick

And of course my strong little monkey just wants to hang and climb

Popsicle Station

Connor, Cale, Ms. Cheryl (the best teacher ever!), Ella, and Jillian

Sidewalk Chalk

Bubbles

Bike Riding

The water racing station

Cale and Jillian vs. Ella and ConnorEnded in a tie!!!!

Jillian is already bored that school is over!!!She misses all of her buddies from school!

"...when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet."

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Jillian just had her dance pictures last week, and the studio wanted the girls to wear mascara, blush, and lipstick. Now I get that this is a dance thing and I am fine with that. What I don't get are these crazy moms out there forcing their little girls into this nonsense all the time! Jillian was miserable and by the time class was over, her mascara had smeared everywhere and she looked like the morning-after crack wh*re! :) But, anyway...here are the pictures of Jillian with makeup at her dress rehearsal.

Are her lashes not ridiculous in mascara????

such a little poser!

She is so happy and proud of her outfit here!

Jillian and Ms. Lane, her teacher

Jillian and Violet

Aren't they some cute bunnies???? This better be the only time Jillian is a bunny...if you know what I mean.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Last week, Jillian and Jules had their end of the year program at Butterfly School. It was a Hawaiian theme and the kids were really cute!!! Jillian (in typical Jillian form) did great...did all the motions and sang all the songs. She was wonderful. Jules, however...not so much!

See a funny detail that I may have not mentioned before is that at school Jules is solemn and serious. She doesn't say a word. Her teachers ask me all the time if she talks. WHAT!!!??? That is SOOOOO not how Jules is at home. Anyone who knows Jules will tell you that she is a big talker with loads of spunk and personality. She started talking in sentences right after she turned one and has never stopped. Well, at Butterfly School, this is not the case. She is very reserved. I think it is like split personalities or something! So...back to the end of the year program. Jules stood there with this blank look on her face for the entire performance. It is sad that she doesn't show her true personality! Oh well....maybe next year she will break out of her shell at school. Here are the kids doing their thing!

Jillian and her friends

the child would NOT leave her skirt alone

Jillian's best buddies at school...Eva and Ella

Cousin Emmy doing her performance

Here are the toddlers entering the auditorium for their turn. Of course Jules is being carried by her teacher!

And of course Jules refused to wear her lei

See this face?This is her school face. She always looks like this when she is in her class.

Seth and I met during our Junior year at HardingUniversity and we became the best of friends before we actually started dating in 2001. We got engaged right after we graduated and were married on June 7, 2003. During these really fun and crazy years of marriage, we have been blessed with two precious daughters and one crazy Pug! We sure don't get out much anymore with having two small girls at home, but we really wouldn't have it any other way!!! We have a great time just being together as a family! Our little family of five is such a blessing to me and I look forward to all of the fun times that are sure to happen in our future!

Jillian Jane was born on June 22, 2006. She is our smart, energetic, dramatic, opinionated, and precious girl. She loves to play dress up, play with her Barbies, do any kind of artwork, and tell her little sister what to do. Her newest obsession is Paisley. Jillian wants to hold her ALL of the time and kiss on her little baby sister. She is slightly obsessed with anything Princess or girly and she loves taking gymnastics. Jillian is very into fashion and she always wants to make sure that everyone notices her outfit, bow, or fingernails. God truly blessed us when he gave us our sweet Jillian.

Jules Avery was born on April 22, 2008. She is a little firecracker that has everyone from her parents to her grandparents to her aunts & uncles to her teachers wrapped around her little finger! Jules is so full of happiness, and we truly enjoy watching her life and anticipating what she will say and do next. Jules’ favorite thing to do is color and she LOVES to copy every single thing that her big sister does and says. God has really blessed our lives with this precious girl.

Paisley Kate was born on February 24, 2011. She is just the sweetest and most precious baby. She already has our whole family wrapped around her tiny little finger. We are so happy to finally have our baby Paisley here to make our family complete. We are so excited to watch her grow and become like her big sisters one day. Again, God blessed us with another wonderful daughter in our family.